§ 106-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Commercial establishment means all solid waste collection units other than residential units.

Container means a metal or plastic can of not less than ten gallons, nor more than 30 gallons capacity, fitted with a closely fitting cover, or a treated sack having the same capacity.

Director means the director of the public works department of the city, or his designee.

Garbage means waste of any nature, including human and animal excrement, whether generated in a residence or a business, and shall include kitchen and table waste, paper and cardboard containers, cans and the like. The term "garbage," as used in this article, does not include discarded automobile tires and tubes at recapping plants and discarded automobile tires and tubes in unusual amounts at filling stations, garages and tire stores, such amounts being determined in the discretion of the director of the public works department, or his designee.

Litter means misplaced or mismanaged solid waste.

Refuse means materials associated with the demolition, repair or construction of residences or commercial establishments, including rubble such as concrete or asphalt chunks, rocks, bricks, masonry, sand, soil, roof gutters, wooden pallets, wire, pipe, and lumber. It shall also include, but not be limited to, appliances and furniture.

Removable container means a specially constructed metal container of any size so designed that the same may be mechanically picked up, dumped and/or transported by a specially constructed vehicle designed for that purpose.

Residential unit means a dwelling unit such as a home or trailer, or a dwelling unit in a multifamily dwelling of four or less units, not including hotels or motels.

Solid waste means garbage, refuse, and trash.

Trash means yard clippings, tree trimmings, leaves, wood, metal and similar items normally accumulated in the care and maintenance of residential or commercial property.

(Code 1971, § 14-1; Ord. No. 1992-49, § 1, 10-20-92)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.